Deutzia x lemonei
'Compacta'
Compact Deutzia
| Family |
| Hydrangeaceae |
| Genus |
| Deutzia |
| Species |
| x lemonei |
| Cultivar |
| 'Compacta' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2 - 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -35 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -30 - 20 |
| Height |
| 2 m |
| General Description |
| A compact deutzia with long-pointed, green leaves and small white flowers. |
| Landscape |
| Used in shrub borders or as an informal hedge or mass plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun in a moist, well-drained soil, with any necessary pruning done immediately after flowering. |
| Shape |
| Compact habit. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Aphids should be watched for, but are rarely a serious concern. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Green leaves that are long-pointed and toothed, to approximately 7 cm in length. |
| Flower Description |
| Very small white flowers that open wide. |
| Fruit Description |
| Fruit is a small capsule. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate through soft nodal cuttings taken in late spring. |